African clawed frogs are very easy to keep in the lab.They were readily adopted by scientists as a model research animal. Author supplied The African clawed frog is the world’s most widely distributed ...

Even within a single species, animals don't all respond in the same way to environmental changes. A new study of reed frogs in East Africa reveals that understanding these differences could be key to ...

The African clawed frog, a species native to southern Africa, is one of the most successful invaders in the world. Part of the reason is that it has been of particular interest to scientists for a ...

The African clawed frog is used as a model organism for biological research because of its close evolutionary relationship to humans, and because early development occurs externally, allowing ...

Researchers have uncovered unexpected diversity in the genetic processes that determine the sex of the African clawed frog, a significant discovery in what was already one of the most widely studied ...

An invasive species — one that can survive in drought, freezing weather and even outer space — is consuming and competing with native species in western Washington, officials are warning. Scientists ...

African clawed frogs are known for their flat bodies, vocal organs and claws on the first three toes of the hind feet. Hamilton, ON, Dec. 16, 2024 – Researchers at McMaster University have uncovered ...

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 23, 2008 – Biologists at Harvard University have determined that some African frogs carry concealed weapons: When threatened, these species puncture their own skin with sharp ...

The African dwarf frog is incredibly cute and the perfect size to keep as a pet, whether for new or seasoned keepers. These small amphibians spend their entire lives underwater and thrive in ...

Jongsma is the lead author of a new study, conducted by researchers at the Florida Museum of Natural History and published in the journal Ecology and Evolution, which shows that even though it's been ...